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May 24, 2022
33 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Reorganization after the May 2022 town election.
Present: Ashley A. DiSesa, Alexander Meade, Jonathan Selig
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, May 24, 2022
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
From the minutes
“moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, May 24, 2022..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 8, 2021 Regular Session - March 22, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 8, 2021 Regular Session - March 22, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 8, 2021 Regular Session - March 22, 2022.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #98 $ 85,881.02 School Warrant #99 $ 736,927.70 Payroll Warrant #100 $ 385,907.82 Vendor Warrant #101 $ 147,975.71 Withholding Warrant #102 $ 130,852.40 Vendor Warrant #103 $ 103,950.21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 50,631.13 from 3/21/22 - 4/24/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 20,463.74 from 4/25/22 - 5/1/22
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #98 $ 85,881.02 School Warrant #99 $ 736,927.70 Payroll Warrant #100 $ 385,907.82 Vendor Warrant #101 $ 147,975.71 Withholding Warrant #102 $ 130,852.40 Vendor Warrant #103 $ 103,950.21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 50,631.13 from 3/21/22 - 4/24/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 20,463.74 from 4/25/22 - 5/1/22.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (Legal/February) $ 19,277.69 KP Law, P.C. (legal/February) $ 1,344.51
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following Selectmen bills: Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (Legal/February) $ 19,277.69 KP Law, P.C. (legal/February) $ 1,344.51.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #104 $ 383,099.00 Vendor Warrant #105 $ 55,789.39 Withholding Warrant #106 $ 130,779.29 Mobile Home Park Fee #5 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #104 $ 383,099.00 Vendor Warrant #105 $ 55,789.39 Withholding Warrant #106 $ 130,779.29 Mobile Home Park Fee #5 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 907.50 W.B. Mason (paper) .…………………………………………... $ 422.50 Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing/5-9-22 warrant) ……… $ 2,793.71 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/April) …................................... $ 28,331.88 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 74.26 W.B. Mason (toner, ink cart., binder tabs) .……………………. $ 390.01 Boston Appraisal & Consulting LLC (report/Walmart) ………. $ 7,687.50 Amory Engineering, P.C. (site review/0 Ply. & 250 Lingan St.). $ 1,226.53 Amazon Business (colored card stock) ………………………... $ 19.48
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 907.50 W.B. Mason (paper) .…………………………………………... $ 422.50 Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing/5-9-22 warrant) ……… $ 2,793.71 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/April) …................................... $ 28,331.88 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 74.26 W.B. Mason (toner, ink cart., binder tabs) .……………………. $ 390.01 Boston Appraisal & Consulting LLC (report/Walmart) ………. $ 7,687.50 Amory Engineering, P.C. (site review/0 Ply. & 250 Lingan St.). $ 1,226.53 Amazon Business (colored card stock) ………………………... $ 19.48.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate DiSesa as Chair
To nominate DiSesa as Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to nominate DiSesa as Chair..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Nominate Meade as Vice Chair
To nominate Meade as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Meade as Vice Chair..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Selig)
Nominate Selig as Clerk
To nominate Selig as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Selig as Clerk..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Meade)
Signature Authority Form
Designate Selig as the primary signer for payroll and vendor warrants
To designate Selig as the primary signer for payroll and vendor warrants. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“DiSesa motioned to designate Selig as the primary signer for payroll and vendor warrants. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Meade)
Assign Liaisons
Approve the above liaison designations for 2022
To approve the above liaison designations for 2022. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the above liaison designations for 2022. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Signature Authority Form Alternate
Designate DiSesa as the alternate signer for payroll and vendor warrants
To designate DiSesa as the alternate signer for payroll and vendor warrants. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to designate DiSesa as the alternate signer for payroll and vendor warrants. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Scheduled Appointment
Approve the transfer of the liquor license pending the buyer getting finance and the sale of the establishment
To approve the transfer of the liquor license pending the buyer getting finance and the sale of the establishment. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig made a motion to approve the transfer of the liquor license pending the buyer getting finance and the sale of the establishment. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Line-Item Transfers
Approve the transfer from the fire wage's part time salary
To approve the transfer from the fire wage's part time salary. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the transfer from the fire wage's part time salary. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approve the transfer from the Custodial Payroll to Heating Oil Account
To approve the transfer from the Custodial Payroll to Heating Oil Account. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the transfer from the Custodial Payroll to Heating Oil Account. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approve the transfer from the insurance account to the law account
To approve the transfer from the insurance account to the law account. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the transfer from the insurance account to the law account. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approve the transfer between Park Wages and Park Expenses
To approve the transfer between Park Wages and Park Expenses. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the transfer between Park Wages and Park Expenses. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Cemetery Plots Buyback
Approve the buyback of the 3 plots
To approve the buyback of the 3 plots. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the buyback of the 3 plots. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Reappoint Steven Hayward - Cemetery Superintendent & Burial Agent
Appoint Stephen Hayward as Cemetery Superintendent and Burial Agent with a term to expire May 17, 2023
To appoint Stephen Hayward as Cemetery Superintendent and Burial Agent with a term to expire May 17, 2023. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to appoint Stephen Hayward as Cemetery Superintendent and Burial Agent with a term to expire May 17, 2023. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Old Colony Elder Services Representative
Appoint Selig as the Representative for Old Colony Elder Services
To appoint Selig as the Representative for Old Colony Elder Services. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“DiSesa motioned to appoint Selig as the Representative for Old Colony Elder Services. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Meade)
Ambulance Abatements - April 2022
Approve the ambulance abatements in the amount of $14,655.65
To approve the ambulance abatements in the amount of $14,655.65. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the ambulance abatements in the amount of $14,655.65. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Todd Koep & Sandy Nolan - Solid Waste Contract
Approve the one-year extension with Waste Management
To approve the one-year extension with Waste Management. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve the one-year extension with Waste Management. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Award Gasoline & Diesel Contract
Accept the contract with Dennis K. Burke for gas and diesel
To accept the contract with Dennis K. Burke for gas and diesel. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to accept the contract with Dennis K. Burke for gas and diesel. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Scheduled Appointments
Approve Phase 1 of the Halifax Central Cemetery Cremation Garden Rules and Regulations 1thru 5
To approve Phase 1 of the Halifax Central Cemetery Cremation Garden Rules and Regulations 1thru 5. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve Phase 1 of the Halifax Central Cemetery Cremation Garden Rules and Regulations 1thru 5. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approve Phase 2 of the Halifax Central Cemetery Cremation Gardens Rules and Regulations 1 thru 9
To approve Phase 2 of the Halifax Central Cemetery Cremation Gardens Rules and Regulations 1 thru 9. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve Phase 2 of the Halifax Central Cemetery Cremation Gardens Rules and Regulations 1 thru 9. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approve the increase fee for the headstone foundation
To approve the increase fee for the headstone foundation. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the increase fee for the headstone foundation. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Lori Costa-Cline - Pride Day Update
Approve the live entertainment permit with the use of electricity pending the form is filled out correctly and turned in on time
To approve the live entertainment permit with the use of electricity pending the form is filled out correctly and turned in on time. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the live entertainment permit with the use of electricity pending the form is filled out correctly and turned in on time. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Request
Approve the Family Medical Leave Act request
To approve the Family Medical Leave Act request. This motion was seconded by Meade.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned to approve the Family Medical Leave Act request. This motion was seconded by Meade. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
M&SBC - April 2022 Report
Approve the road opening at 32, 33, 36 and 39 Colby Drive
To approve the road opening at 32, 33, 36 and 39 Colby Drive. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade made a motion to approve the road opening at 32, 33, 36 and 39 Colby Drive. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Use of Town Green - CoA - July 15, 2022
Approve the use of the town green on July 15, 2022
To approve the use of the town green on July 15, 2022. This motion was seconded by Selig.
From the minutes
“Meade motioned to approve the use of the town green on July 15, 2022. This motion was seconded by Selig. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for Police Chief & Fire Chief
To enter into Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for Police Chief & Fire Chief. As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. To discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of Halifax v. Town of Halifax As discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for Police Chief & Fire Chief. As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. To discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of Halifax v. Town of Halifax As discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of Halifax v. Town of Halifax
Come out of Executive Session at 7:50 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 7:50 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Meade, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 7:50 p.m.: Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Alexander Meade - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Meade)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by DiSesa and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Meade)
From the Halifax Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Jonathan Selig from the Plympton-Halifax-Kingston Express (December 2017); Thomas Pratt and William Smith from Area 58 video of the June 23, 2026 Select Board meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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